Introduction to Thermodynamics

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical classes with detailed exposition, using audiovisual media, of concepts, principles and fundamental theories.
Theoretical-practical classes, which aim to develop the autonomy of students in solving practical exercises that require the combination of different theoretical concepts and promote critical thinking in relation to more complex problems.
Final assessment by written examination (100%).

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to provide the fundamental concepts of Thermodynamics to an audience with higher education (secondary school teachers, directors of industrial units), as a way to quickly (re)place them on the scientific level allowing to discuss and understand in depth the main topics related to energy and heat transfer issues
Skills
Acquisition of basic concepts of thermodynamics and heat transfer and heat transport processes.
Capacity to search and use bibliography, organising a consistent set of information relative to the referred area.
Ability to solve problems, including the development of mathematical competences appropriate to that purpose. 

Competence in information management.
Competence in critical reasoning.
Competence in applying theoretical knowledge in practice.
Competence in solving problems.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

I – Principles of thermodynamics:
1. Basic concepts.
2. First law, thermal coefficients and heat capacities, phase transitions.
3. Second law, heat engines, entropy, thermodynamic potentials and equilibrium conditions.
4. Third law.
II – Thermal Energy Transfer:
1. General introduction to the transfer processes: basic definitions, general flow balance equation; heat transfer mechanisms.
2. Heat conduction: Fourier law and flow balance; heat generation; non-steady state.
3. Natural and forced convection; convection coefficients.
4. Heat exchangers: types of exchangers; heat transfer between fluids.

Head Lecturer(s)

João Carlos Lopes Carvalho

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Mark W. Zemansky, Richard H. Dittman, Calor e Termodinâmica (Heat and Thermodynamics), McGraw-Hill.
C. B. P. Finn,Thermal Physics, 2nd ed., Stanley Thornes, 1993
Arthur T. Johnson, Biological Process Engineering: An Analogical Approach to Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer, and Mass
Transfer Applied to Biological Systems, John Wiley Sons, 1999.
Yunus A. Çengel e Michael A. Boles, Thermodynamics, an Engineering Approach, 3rd ed., New York : McGraw-Hill,
1998
Yunus A. Çengel e Michael A. Boles, Termodinâmica; trad. Eurico Rodrigues, 2001

Ashim K. Datta, Biological and bioenvironmental heat and mass transfer, New York : Marcel Dekker, 2002
Yunus A. Çengel e Afshin J. Ghajar, Transferência de Calor e Massa, uma abordagem prática, 4ªed., 2012.